I have found some information relating to the case of Matteo Colella, who was cited in the recent St. Pio canonization. Full medical details of the case are available in the medical records. I have not examined these, as the certifying Medical Board did. I know only what I have read.
I gather that on January 20, 2000, Matteo Pio Colella, a young and previously healthy child, developed fever, vomiting, and large violet marks on his skin which grew rapidly in number and size. He was severely disorientated. His illness progressed rapidly overnight. By the next morning the medical staff reported that his blood pressure was low to the point of being virtually unmeasurable, there was bleeding from the points where needles had penetrated his skin, and the pink foam of pulmonary oedema was spilling from his mouth. Blood chemistry tests suggested malfunction of end organs. His heartbeat was slow, erratic and interrupted, with only occasional beats detected. An exceptionally large dose of adrenaline was administered, as a last measure, by pessimistic medical staff. For several days, his death was considered imminent by the medical staff. On day 12, he showed signs of regained consciousness for the first time. Over the following week his health improved, with blood chemistry tests showing steady improvement. He regained full health eventually. I am not a paediatrician. I have not seen the medical records. However, whatever I know seems to be free from fraud or deceit. All of the facts above can be objectively evaluated. If anyone has specific evidence of fraud or deceit, why remain silent? Joel Almeida __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
